Qolp-27. Neuro-Oncological Patients' and Caregivers' Psychosocial Burden During the Covid-19 Pandemic – A Prospective Study With Qualitative Content Analysis
Abstract:OBJECTIVE
The COVID-19 pandemic may reinforce psychosocial distress of neuro-oncological patients. We aimed to 1) differentiate the burden caused by the pandemic vs. the tumor and 2) establish topics relevant for brain tumor patients (BTPs) and caregivers.
METHODS
Patients and caregivers were prospectively assessed from April 2020 – July 2020 by a 10-item comprising interview over the phone, including qualitative and quantita… Show more
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